Print

Honey Garlic Chicken Dinner

Honey Garlic Chicken Dinner
Print Recipe

This Honey Garlic Chicken Dinner is a quick and easy dish combining tender chicken pieces with a sweet and savory glaze of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of vinegar. Ready in under 30 minutes, it delivers a perfectly balanced flavor that’s ideal for busy weeknights and pleases family members of all ages.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts (skin on or off, based on preference)

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Other

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Dry seasoning helps the chicken brown better and retain juices.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces in the pan (skin-side down if using thighs with skin) and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and almost cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan to deepen the flavor.
  4. Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over each piece, then simmer gently for 5–7 minutes. This step finishes cooking the chicken and thickens the sauce into a sticky glaze.
  5. Final Touches: Stir the sauce once more and taste. Adjust salt or add chili flakes if you want some heat. Once the sauce coats the chicken nicely, the dish is ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed to get a proper sear.
  • Toast garlic lightly to avoid bitterness.
  • Allow the sauce to reduce fully for a thicker glaze that clings nicely to chicken.
  • Adjust honey amount to your preferred sweetness level.

Nutrition

Keywords: Honey garlic chicken, quick chicken dinner, easy weeknight meal, honey garlic sauce, savory chicken

Find it online: https://recipesemilly.com/honey-garlic-chicken-dinner/